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PhD Peace and Conflict Studies at University of Manitoba

University of Manitoba, Canada

Programme overview

The Peace and Conflict Studies (PACS) PhD program provides an interdisciplinary approach to analyzing and resolving social conflicts through innovative peace research that examines the structural roots of social conflicts, division and inequalities; and the strategies for building community and promoting peace and justice.

Faculty: Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

The Peace and Conflict Studies (PACS) PhD is a four-year program consisting of coursework, a candidacy examination and successful defense of a doctoral thesis.

Career pathways

Graduate studies in Peace and Conflict studies can lead to careers in a variety of settings: Not-for-profit and advocacy organizations Businesses (e.g., handling cross-cultural training), Hospitals, Educational institutions, Governmental agencies and departments There is an increasing demand for positions in international...

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Application information

Entry requirements

To be considered for admission to the PACS PhD program, you must have a minimum of: A master’s degree in Peace and Conflict Studies or equivalent A minimum 3.0 GPA in the last 60 credit hours of study.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry in Fall, Winter or Summer term. Fall applications open July 1 of the year before term start, Winter applications open September 1 two years prior to term start, Summer applications open April 1 of the year prior to term start.

Graduate application fee: $100 CAD domestic, $130 CAD international; non-refundable. Deadlines are set per program.

Apply through the official page: https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/apply

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